Bugatti uses 3D-printed Titanium covers for the Chiron’s exhaust tips

Weight is your enemy

Bugatti is proud of its exceptional craftsmanship. The latest Bugatti models, the Chiron Pur Sport, and the Chiron Super Sport 300+ are premium. This includes the high-quality interior materials as well as the W16 quad-turbocharged engine that powers the hypercar. The smallest details are also included, such as the titanium exhaust tips covers. Bugatti uses a 3-D printer to make the covers light and thin.

Bugatti claims that the titanium exhaust covers for its Chiron Pur Sport are 3D-printed and approved for road use. These covers are just 1.85 kg (4.1 pounds) lighter than the regular CHiron and weigh 1.2 kg (2.6 pounds) less. To print the titanium parts, Bugatti used four 400-watt Lasers. The thinnest point is just 0.4 millimeters in thickness. This is because 4,200 layers are stacked into metal powder and then fused together. The titanium covers also have the added benefit of being able to withstand heat, which is over 650 degrees Celsius (1.202 degrees Fahrenheit). This protects the component from high exhaust temperatures.

This manufacturing method has been used by Bugatti since 2018, covering the Chiron Sport, Divo, and the La Voiture Noire as well as the Centodieci. This material, Inconel 718, is used often in spaceships, rocket engines and aircraft turbine blades. The process of printing an exhaust trim cover takes several days. It is not an easy one. Bugatti inspects the finished product before adding a high-temperature black ceramic paint finish and blasting it with corundum.

Bugatti is using new technologies to make it easier to develop a car. In 2016, Bugatti started using virtual reality to replace large clay models. It not only speeds up development if designers have to make changes, but also saves money. Technology will continue to revolutionize automotive design and manufacturing, just like technology continues to improve the driving experience.